The inaugural Maya Rally in 2012 was a pretty epic overland scavenger hunt style event across southern Mexico. Team Astrid, consisting of myself and Anthony Sicola of Overland Nomads ended up completing the entire "survival guide" and taking home the overall victory for the Rally. In the end the Rally was all about friendships made and adventures experienced. Hopefully you can … [Read more...] about MAYA RALLY: Video Series
Maya Rally
EVENT: Overland Expo 2013 Wrap Up
Overland Expo 2013 was another HUGE gathering of overlanders and the overland industry at Mormon Lake, AZ. The event happens each year in May and seems to be growing with more participants, more vendors and more classes every year. The information available to you at this event is really quite astounding. I know that I walk away every year with all kinds of ideas on what … [Read more...] about EVENT: Overland Expo 2013 Wrap Up
Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: TOYOTA
Toyota was out in force at Overland Expo 2013. I think almost every type of 4x4 Toyota was in attendance, except the venerable Hilux. The Tacoma and 80 Series Land Cruisers were for sure the most plentiful. From stock to heavily modified overland expedition rigs, they were all there. It is hard to beat the build quality, reliability and international availability of parts for … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: TOYOTA
MAYA RALLY: The Journey to the Beginning of the End
We #teamAstrid (Anthony Sicola of Overland Nomads & Bryon Dorr of Exploring Elements) took 7 ½ days to drive from Santa Cruz, CA to Guanajuato, Mexico. A long journey of about 2100 miles with a route through Tucson, Nogales, Guaymas, Mazatlan and Guadalajara. “Hank the Tank,” Overland Nomad’s trusty fully overland-equipped 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser has treated us well … [Read more...] about MAYA RALLY: The Journey to the Beginning of the End
EVENT: OEX 2012- Vendors
Expanded Photo Gallery HERE on FB There where really a plethora of vendors at the Overland Expo that ranged from small tools to check your engine belt wear all the way up to $400,000 massive overland vehicles. If you couldn't find something in the vendor area to drool over, make that lots of somethings, than you really did come to the wrong place! I think I got photos of … [Read more...] about EVENT: OEX 2012- Vendors